Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Method and apparatus for preplanning a surgical procedure
- Patent Title (中): 用于预先规划外科手术的方法和装置
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Application No.: US12473557Application Date: 2009-05-28
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Publication No.: US07974677B2Publication Date: 2011-07-05
- Inventor: David A. Mire , Hai H. Trieu , Janice Dugger , Mark W. Hunter
- Applicant: David A. Mire , Hai H. Trieu , Janice Dugger , Mark W. Hunter
- Applicant Address: US CO Louisville
- Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US CO Louisville
- Agency: Harness, Dickey
- Main IPC: A61B5/05
- IPC: A61B5/05

Abstract:
A method and system to assist in a selection and planning of procedure and assist in selecting a prosthetic for the procedure. Generally, the system allows for image acquisition of a selected area of the anatomy. A model may be formed of the anatomy from the acquired images. The system may also allow for navigational tracking of the procedure to ensure that the procedure is substantially carried out relative to the selected plan.
Public/Granted literature
- US20090234217A1 Method And Apparatus For Preplanning A Surgical Procedure Public/Granted day:2009-09-17
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